units

MMR4005

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 26 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
OfferedClayton First semester 2014 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Dr Catherine Kealley and Ms Caroline Wright

Synopsis

This unit covers advanced medical radiations physics and instrumentation concepts including future forms; digital image processing and advanced image and data optimisation; instrument performance and quality assurance.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Explain the basic principles of operation of CT, PET, MRI and Ultrasound equipment
  2. Describe the function of the major components of the Linear Particle Accelerator
  3. Describe the scientific concepts and clinical applications of Electron Beam Therapy
  4. Understand and explain the advanced techniques of radiation therapy including multi-leaf collimation, dynamic wedge and stereotactic radiosurgery; and
  5. Describe the principles of Image-Guided and Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy.

Assessment

Written examination (three hours)(70%)
Two assignments (1500 words each)(30%)
Hurdle requirement:
All elements of assessment must be passed to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Caroline Wright

Prerequisites

MMR4001, MMR4002, MMR4003, MMR4011

Co-requisites

MMR4004, MMR4006